Ralphaudyna amamiensis, an ultimate homage to the memory of Dr. J. Ralph Audy (Acarina : Parasitengona)

Abstract

The switching of a group of larval mites, arranged till now in the Johnstonianidae family, to the tribe Chyzeriini is explained; also the necessity to change the taxonomical status of the subfamily Trombellinae sheltering the tribe Chyzeriini. In that latter tribe, a new genus, Ralphaudyna, is created for the new species amamiensis.